Tens of thousands of UnitedHealthcare members will now face higher out-of-pocket fees if they go to Wellstar Health System hospitals and doctors. The contract between the two organizations ended Sunday without a new agreement. An estimated 80,000 United members will be affected. Payment for medical services is the sticking point. United says the Wellstar demands […]
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Georgians react to Facebook and Instagram outage
The day after 60 Minutes aired a damning interview with a Facebook whistleblower alleging that Facebook has evidence of its negative impacts on society but chooses profit over action, Facebook’s holding, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram were all down due to what appears to be a DNS issue. So what is a Facebook or Instagram user […]
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Man with gun shot by Crisp County deputy on I-75
Reports of a man with a gun walking down I-75 in Crisp County led to a shootout with a Crisp County deputy Sunday. According to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, preliminary investigation indicates Crisp County deputies responded to multiple 911 calls about a man with a handgun on I-75 Southbound near mile marker 91 in […]
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Should Buckhead become its own city?
What would become Georgia’s 10th largest municipality – and one that could prove financially devastating to the city of Atlanta – had the undivided attention Monday of several lawmakers from around the state. A proposed city of Buckhead would carve about 25 square miles – or about 18% of the city of Atlanta’s land area – […]
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Today is the last day to register to vote in the November election
Today is the last day to register to vote in the November 2 election and runoff election in Georgia. Registering to vote in Georgia is easy and can be done online. Whether you are or aren’t currently registered, here are the answers to some of your questions about registering and voting in Georgia. Wait, there’s […]
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Unknown woman killed and dumped on I-675 in Clayton County
An unidentified woman was killed and then her body dumped on the Interstate in Clayton County Sunday morning. Clayton County Police Officers were dispatched to I-675 northbound near Grant Road overpass in reference to a dead person located on the shoulder of the roadway at about 10:41 a.m.. During the investigation, officers learned a good […]
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Woman wanted for homicide arrested at South Fulton Walmart
SOUTH FULTON — A woman wanted for homicide in North Carolina was arrested Sunday at a Walmart in South Fulton. According to the South Fulton Police Dept., 31-year-old Camille Singleton, who was subject to a nationwide search for allegedly killing another woman in Clayton, North Carolina, is in custody after being arrested in South Fulton. […]
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Here’s how much mortgage debt the average Georgia resident has
The COVID-19 pandemic fueled a surge in demand among homebuyers that is only now beginning to show signs of slowing. This historic demand coincided with low borrowing costs, limited housing inventory, and labor and materials bottlenecks that have been hampering new construction. These factors have pushed home values to all time highs, forcing many buyers […]
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Two arrested in 2008 death of Norris Miller
The GBI arrested two men Friday in the 2008 homicide of Norris Miller in Lakeland, Georgia. The Arrests: On Friday, September 24, 2021, the GBI obtained arrests warrants and charged 30-year-old Marquis Williams and 36-year-old Andrew Johnson, with Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, for their […]
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DeKalb vaccinates 2,100 at October vaccination event
DeKalb County vaccinated 2,100 people at a vaccination event at Stonecrest Mall Oct. 2. “This has been a great day for DeKalb in our ongoing fight against COVID-19,” DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond said. “I thank all of our partners, employees and volunteers who contributed to this successful event Thurmond passed out hats and t-shirts […]